The present study is an attempt to understand the current scenario in marginal rice farming in the state of Kerala in India, which is deficient in the production of its staple grain, rice. The focus is on understanding the context and the requirements of the community for sustaining rice cultivation and their livelihoods. The research carried out showcases the various challenges faced by the farmers to sustain the cultivation due to the higher production cost and lack of solutions to cater to the needs arising from the shortage or unavailability of resources to carry out the operations in the field. The study is concluded by proposing the requirements of the farmers by analysing the data collected during primary and secondary research for designing a solution in the next phase of the work.